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R491 NPC

1998 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,644 mi
Last recorded97,644 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Skoda Octavia97,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR491 NPC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 20 Jun 2011 97,644 miles

os drive shaft inner gaiter split

Pass 8 Jun 2010 93,204 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 88,587 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 83,192 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 77,410 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 71,969 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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R491 NPC is a 1998 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 97,132 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R491 NPC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Skoda Octavia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R491 NPC registered?

R491 NPC is a 1998 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R491 NPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R491 NPC shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R491 NPC have outstanding finance?

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